Odd and Even Numbers Teaching Resources
Teaching odd and even numbers is about to get easier with printable odd and even number worksheets, sorting activities to download and even some free teaching resources created by teachers for your elementary and middle school math classes.
Whether you're teaching the concept of even and odd numbers for the very time or you're revisiting these digits to explore more advanced math skills with your older students, this collection of math teaching resources includes Common Core curriculum-aligned options.
Explore the entire collection for activities you can add to your lesson plans and math centers with differentiated and editable options included. Best of all, you'll find that each one has already been reviewed by an expert teacher on the Teach Starter team to ensure it's ready to use in your classroom!
New to teaching this math concept, or just looking for some new ideas? Read on for a primer from our teacher team, including a kid-friendly definition of both odd numbers and even numbers and ideas for how to teach this concept!
What Are Odd and Even Numbers? Kid-Friendly Definitions
Let's get started with some kid-friendly definitions that you can use when you're explaining what these numbers are to your students.
Odd Numbers Definition
Odd numbers are whole numbers that cannot be divided into two equal groups. When you count the odd numbers, you'll notice that there's always a space of one number between them.
Odd Numbers Examples: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and so on are all odd numbers.
Even Numbers Definition
Even numbers are whole numbers that can be divided into two equal groups without any leftovers. When you count the even numbers, you'll see that there are no spaces between them.
Even Numbers Examples: The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so on are all even.
Why Do We Teach Odd and Even Numbers?
Understanding the difference between an odd number and an even number and how each of these types of whole numbers functions prepares your students for plenty of math concepts they will encounter as they progress in their educational journey.
Odd and Even Numbers Help With Division
These numbers provide a simple and concrete way to introduce the concept of divisibility. Knowing the difference will help kids understand that numbers can be categorized based on whether they can be divided evenly by 2 or not.
They Help With Recognizing Patterns
There are patterns and rules related to odd and even numbers that help students develop problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
They're Part of Mental Math
Understanding odd and even numbers can aid in mental math and improve our students' arithmetic skills, making it easier for them to perform the various mathematical operations.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Numbers Under 20 Task Cards
Practice determining if groups of objects or sums are odd or even using this set of task cards.
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2nd Grade Groups of Objects (Odd or Even Worksheets)
Practice determining if a group of objects (up to 20) is an odd or even number of members.
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2nd Grade Odd or Even Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Practice identifying odd and even in simple numbers and sums with this fun Tic-Tac-Toe game
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2nd Grade Odd or Even Sorting Game (Coins)
Help your students practice their knowledge of odd and even numbers with this fun coin sorting activity.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Task Cards
Help your students practice their knowledge of odd and even numbers with this set of task cards.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet
Introduce and explore odd and even numbers with this set of odd and even number worksheets.
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Odd and Even Properties Interactive Activity
Engage students in odd and even numbers with this interactive activity.
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Odd and Even Maze Worksheets
Explore odd and even numbers with your students with these fun maze activities.
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Odd or Even Cut and Paste Worksheets
Review odd and even numbers with this set of two cut and paste worksheets.
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Odd and Even Properties Investigation
Explore odd and even number properties with this fun chef inspired investigation project.
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Addition and Subtraction Rules for Odd and Even Numbers Matching Activity
A matching activity to use when learning addition and subtraction rules for odd and even numbers.
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2nd Grade Odd or Even Number Popcorn Sorting Activity
Sort popcorn shaped numbers into either the odd popcorn bucket or the even popcorn bucket.
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2nd Grade Counting Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet Pack
Identify odd and even numbers in a variety of activities in these odd and even worksheets.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Interactive Task Cards
Practice determining if a number is odd or even with this space-themed interactive activity.
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2nd Grade Odds and Evens Animal Racing Game
Play this fun animal racing came to quickly practice odd and even number recall.
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Space-Themed Odd and Even Board Game
Play this space-themed game board and practise odd and even numbers at the same time!
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Numbers Four in a Row Game
Play four in a row and practice knowledge of odd and even numbers.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even House Numbers Cut and Paste Worksheet
Practice sorting odd and even numbers with this set of cut and paste worksheets.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Foldable Book Template
Create an odd and even number foldable book to use as a tool during math lessons on odd and even numbers.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Monsters Sorting Activity
Sort odd and even numbers in this fun monster-themed sorting activity.
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Charts of Odd and Even Numbers Up to 500
Encourage your students to identify odd and even numbers with this set of number charts up to 500.
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2nd Grade Odd and Even Boats Craft Activity
Create a boat-themed odd and even craft display all while showing an understanding of odd and even numbers.
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Odd and Even Numbers Poster Set
Display these classroom posters with odd and even numbers to help students memorize these math rules!
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2nd Grade Even or Odd Socks Worksheets
Predict and confirm if a number is odd or even by pairing socks using this fun set of worksheets.
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Odd and Even Numbers PowerPoint
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of odd and even numbers with this instructional slide deck.
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200-299 Number And Word Flashcards – Circles
Use these flashcards when learning about numbers and words.
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St. Patrick's Day Math Center - Odd and Even Number Sort
Sort odd and even numbers into their corresponding pots with a St. Patricks Day math activity.
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Even and Odd Numbers Task Cards - Word Problems
Identify odd and even numbers within word problems with a set of task cards.
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Fall Math Center - Odd and Even Number Sort
Identify and sort 2- and 3-digit numbers into odd and even categories with a Fall math activity.
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Numbers 1 to 100 - Odds, Evens and Counting in 5's - Trees
Numbers 1 to 100 displayed on a bright and colorful poster.
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Numbers 1 to 100 - Odds, Evens and Counting in 5's
Numbers 1 to 100 displayed on a bright and colorful poster.
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Identifying Odd Numbers - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice identifying odd numbers.